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A girl and her grandmother spend the day making mochi together in this gentle and joyous �storytelling treat� (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) celebrating family, tradition, and the memories that matter most. Emi and Obaachan are making mochi. It�s a recipe that�s been passed down for generations. Obaachan brought it with her when she first came to America from Japan and now, Emi is about to become her family�s newest mochi maker! They mix and pound and twist and wrap. The Japanese rice cakes are sticky and chewy, colorful and tasty, and�most importantly�made with love. For Emi and Obaachan, making mochi becomes a way to remember those they�ve lost, make lots of new memories, and have a fun and family-filled day. (less)

A girl and her grandmother spend the day making mochi together in this gentle and joyous �storytelling treat� (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) celebrating family, tradition, and the memories that matter most. Emi and Obaachan are making (…more)